#Badminton revolution happening in India | Explore Tumblr posts and blogs

jobs-in-dubai-uae · 7 years ago

Link

Dubai, UAE: Ten years into the future, students would be able to study Chemistry in one school and head over for Mathematics classes to another school offering a different curriculum. If the student has ambitions of becoming the next big thing in international sport, music, or arts, the schools of the future would not have to compromise on the child's educational achievements. However, schools and students in the UAE do not have to wait 10 years to disrupt education positively. It is happening now. Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced the pilot phase of 'Rahhal' - the part-time learning concept - on Sunday, as part of the Dubai 10X initiative, which is overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF).

The launch took place at the Indian High School (IHS) in Oud Metha, which is the very first educational institution in the UAE to introduce 'Rahhal' for its students. 'Rahhal' is also the first project from Dubai 10X. The testing, which began a few months ago at the IHS, has selected three students to be part of the pilot. Indian High School students Tanisha Castro and Tanish George Mathew and their parents Clifford Castro and Viji Susan signed a contract with school authorities, officially making them a part of the Rahhal programme in the presence of KHDA officials.

Crafting the future

Introducing the concept, Khalfan Juma Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), said: "We are planning for the future in alignment with the fourth industrial revolution. About 50 per cent of future jobs won't exist in the future due to technology and artificial intelligence, so we need to cultivate a future that can do without the jobs of today. Dubai 10X depends on the young population of UAE for its ideas." Belhoul also clarified that there is currently no single window online portal or database for Rahhal. However, it could be implemented in the future. Abdulla Al Karam, chairman of the Board of Directors and director general of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), said that the project works as an alternative approach to education, customised for specific needs of a learner. He said: "The project is a hack into the system. If you ask students why they go to school, they would say it is because their parents asked them to." However, the education regulatory chief believes that 'if students attend schools part-time and use the rest of their time developing multiple skill sets, they would be far better prepared for the future.' Students will be able to study different subjects at different schools depending on the understanding between students, teachers and the schools. Hind Al Mualla, chief of Creativity, Happiness and Innovation at the KHDA, said that the KHDA school ratings have no role and Rahhal is open to children of all age groups. "10X is about human interaction. Trust between all parties involved designs the system."

How it works

Ashok Kumar, CEO of Indian High School, said: "A contract is drawn up between the parents, the students, and the schools. There will also be a sub-committee in every school, depending on the school's needs. A proposal outlining the child's ambitions is then sent to the KHDA, after which the child can start customising his education as per his strengths." In some cases, the schools will also be paying for the child's training in the secondary institution. Vipul, Consul general of India to Dubai, who was present at the event, said: "The initiative will benefit the entire community of Dubai. Students of tomorrow need multiple skills sets. They need to be experts in new areas."

All you need to know about Rahhal

What is Rahhal? Rahhal is a hack into an age-old curriculum-based education system that is sometimes considered outdated. The programme puts the power of choice into the hands of the pupils. Students get to choose their subjects of study and pay accordingly. How does Rahhal work? Students can now customise their learning by selecting the subjects they want to pursue a career. Students and parents need to put forward a customised education plan to a selection committee within the school, which will be submitted to KHDA. Pending approval, the student can then move from one place to the next for his classes. An example... A student wants to complete the basic education, but pursue a career in sport. The school will provide those students with weekend or evening classes covering sessions they've missed. Teachers will provide them with notes and other study material. Does Rahhal exempt students from attending school? Yes. Given the student has provided evidence to support the fact that he is gaining useful training elsewhere. How much does it cost? The cost of Rahhal for each child is decided according to an understanding between the school and the parents. Students may need to pay per class. Free from examinations? Though the training and study schedules of the students are on par with rules set by international testing authorities, students cannot lose international tests that is a mandate in their primary curriculum since it will not be rescheduled as per the convenience of the students.

Home tests can be missed, but not board examinations

Given that the training and study schedules of the students are on par with rules set by international testing authorities, students also have the freedom to miss home tests, according to Ashok Kumar, CEO of Indian High School. He said: "For example, Rahhal students can miss home exams. That can be rescheduled. But they can't miss Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams, which takes place once a year." Students Tanisha Castro (14), UAE and GCC number one badminton player and Tanish George (14), a gold medallist in swimming, are two students to be part of the project from IHS. George has successfully won over 200 medals from various competitions across the world, including the Asian Age Group Championship. "Tanish train for up to five to six hours a day and with school, it is not possible to train that hard and manage academics at the same time," said Viji George, Tanish's mother. She added: "With Rahhal, Tanish can now select my study timings and actively pursue my sporting career." Tanisha is also a Goa state badminton champion. She said: "I have been playing badminton since the age of five, and I eventually want to become an Olympic athlete. I train six hours a day, and Rahhal gives me the freedom to pursue the sport. " © Khaleej Times via Edarabia.com

#Jobs #Vacancies #Careers #Tips #Edarabia #Education #Dubai #UAE #Abu Dhabi #Middle East #Sharjah #Re

1 note · View note

ohnohetaliasues · 7 years ago

Text

((Malaysia OC)) Hetalia

Country Name: Malaysia

Human Name: Muhammad Amir Bin Arish

((EXPLANATION))

(( In Malaysia, the official religion for the country is Sunni Islam, however, the country does allow freedom of religion. The name ‘Muhammad’ is a very common name for muslim men and is also the name of the Last Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, who is a very respected and important figure in Islam.

'Amir’ means 'commander of prince’. It fits Malaysia’s personality in becoming a leader to lead his people to success and his country to strive forward.

'Bin’ means 'son of’ which is for muslim men while 'Binti’ which is 'daughter of’ is for muslim women.

'Arish’ means 'brave soldier’. I chose it specifically for a meaning that defines Malaysia himself. His national animal is the Malayan Tiger, where tigers are symbols of courage in Asia. The colour red in the flag of Malaysia called 'Jalur Gemilang’, symbolises courage. The two tigers in his 'Coat of Arms’ also represents courage and strength in his country))

Gender: Male

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Official Religion: Islam (Sunni)

Birthday: August 31st 1957 (Declared independence from Britain)

Height: 5'1 ft

Weight: 9 st

Location:

Located in the continent of Asia, Malaysia is located south of Thailand and covers 328, 657 square kilometers of land and 1,190 square kilometers of water

Capital City: Kuala Lumpur

Political Leader: Prime Minister Najib Razak (since 2009)

Official Language: Malay

Other Languages: Most Malaysian Chinese uses Mandarin while Malaysian Indians uses Tamil

National Animal: The Malayan Tiger

National Flower: Hibiscus

Human Age: 19

Appearance: Malaysia has a tan skin and a bit chubby. He has short black hair with a twin ahoge, representing the Petronas Twin Tower in his capital city, Kuala Lumpur. He wears the uniform for the Royal Malay Regiment, embodying the Malay national dress. He wears a cap called a 'kopiah’ which is important for many muslims in Malaysia. Underneath the clothing, he actually has a scar on his body which was made during his time under the ruling of Japan.

Personality and Interest:

Malaysia is a fairly laid-back and relaxed person. He enjoys taking siestas whenever he has free time and hang out with friends at 'mamak stalls’. However, that does not mean he cannot be strict. In his country, he does practice the sharia law but it only applies to Muslims. He can get a bit too lazy and procrastinate a lot in his work but he always makes sure that he gets everything done in time. He is kind towards children but never forgets to remind them to always respect their elders. He rarely gets angry but when he does it is built up anger so the results are not pretty.

He does not work out often but is able to enjoy sports such as badminton, football, field hockey, squash and many more. He can get a bit carried away with his rivalry with his neighbouring countries namely Indonesia and Thailand. Malaysia likes to dream big and wishes that one day his country becomes developed. He very much treasure the friendships he has with many other countries and would lend a hand if they need help. He loves sweet and spicy food. His favourite beverages would be either 'teh tarik’ or 'milo’.

History:

In 2000 B.C., Maritime trade links are established between India and Southeast Asia. Hindu and Buddha begin to spread throughout the region by Ksyatria, Brahmin and Vaisyha where only interesting aspects are adapted by the locals.

In the A.D. 1-99, the Kingdom of Funan is established in the lower Mekong Delta.

By the year of 200, Langsuka, one of the first Hindu-Malay kingdom, is established around the area known as Kedah. It lasts in one form or another until the 15th century.

In the year 600, from southern Sumatra, around Palembang, for six centuries the Buddhist Srivijaya Empire dominates Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Borneo.

By the year of 1000, the religion of Islam spreads throughout the region with the arrival of Arab merchants where locals were impressed by how trusting the merchants are and decided to adopt the new religion.

In the year of 1402, Parameswara, a king of Singapore, had went to search an area to build his new kingdom. He was resting under a tree when he saw his dog chasing a mouse deer. Then, he saw how the mouse deer outsmarted the dog and his dog fell into the river. He thought to himself how wonderful the area us as even the animals there are brave. And so, he had established the kingdom of Malacca, named after the tree he had rested under. At that faithful moment, Malacca was found sleeping under the tree peacefully, much to the surprise of Parameswara. Malacca was then adopted by Parameswara as his own son. After 5 years of that event, Parameswara marries an Islamic princess and adopts the Persian title Iskandar Shah.

In 1442 until 1445, the Malacca ruler adopts Islam and takes the title of Sultan. After this, it was the golden era of the Sultanate of Malacca.

In 1511, the Portuguese had seize control of Malacca which was at the start of the Industrial Revolution. The Sultanate of Malacca fell and lost much of his memories in the process.

In 1641, the Dutch had waged war against the Portuguese for the control of Malacca and won. This was the longest period that Malacca was under foreign control.

In 1826, the British decided to have an agreement on the trade of Sumatra for Malacca with the Dutch. For a long time, Malacca and his people had tried to fight back for control but were unsuccessful.

Many events had happened during under Britain’s ruling, such as the introduction of rubber tree from Brazil, Kew Gardens and Ceylon. Both Sarawak and Sabah becoming British protectorates, the creation of Federated Malay States which includes Selangor, Perak, Pahang and Negeri Sembilan. The Unfederated Malay States were formed which included Kedah, Johor, Terengganu, Kedah, Kelantan and Perlis. There have also been a rise of communists in the country due to the introduction of the Malay Communist Party whom main goal is to get rid of the British through any means necessary even through radical means. Malacca grew and was named Malaya instead after all of the states in the Peninsular of Malaysia.

Japan then came along and used a propaganda in trying to give independence to countries in Southeast Asia that has been conquered. Their slogan was 'Asia is for Asians’.

The year was 1941, Japan had instead invaded Malaya and shortly after Singapore. Both Britain and Malaya tried their best to stop the Sun Rising country but lost and Britain had to surrender. Many people in the country were killed mercilessly by the Japanese soldiers. Already killed Malay soldiers were stabbed until they were nothing but mushed meat, buildings were burned down and the women were taken from their homes as pleasuring tools for the Japanese. It was utter chaos as Japan ruled over the country with such ruthless behaviour.

In the year 1945, two atom bombs were dropped by the United States as an effort to stop the ongoing war on both Hiroshima and Nagasaki which forced Japan to surrender. After two weeks where no one was in charge, the country was instead ran rampant by the communists who were in hiding, Britain came back and reoccupied Borneo, Malaya and Singapore. The Federation of Malaya had replaced the older Malayan Union and so on.

Finally, in the year 1957, Malaya gained his independence from Britain and having his first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman who helped the ethnic groups in the country to work together. Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore had agreed to join Malaya to become one country known as Malaysia. Brunei was considering to but turned down the offer at the last minute due to the differences in the systems in ruling in the two countries with Malaysia being democracy and Brunei being monarchy.

After just two years however, Singapore was kicked out of Malaysia due to the racial tensions and became an independent country.

((OH GOD THAT WAS SO LONG. I apologise for any grammar errors and mistakes. I will continue to check for any flaws, thank you thank you thank you so much if you were to review this. Please do have a lovely day))

Okay, this looks incredible. The history is great, and I'm in love with how much research you did! I'm so proud of you, fam! I saw that you submitted your OC's relations, so I'll look at those in a minute.